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Casey up next

“He’s definitely one of the most motivating coaches I’ve ever been around,” swingman Reggie Bullock said this week. “He’s all about winning, but he’s a motivator first. Obviously, he’s a coach, but I see him as a friend.

“I see him as somebody that wants the best for his team, for his players."

On the floor, the Pistons will likely move more toward the trend of more 3-point shooting and more lineup flexibility geared toward exploiting matchups, meaning players will asked to play at multiple spots.

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The acclimation period begins in earnest Tuesday.

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin, right, smiles with guard Ish Smith during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Detroit.(Photo: Carlos Osorio, AP)

Blake is No. 1

Griffin found a way to be effective with his new teammates when he arrived from Los Angeles Clippers in January.

The hope is with an offseason in Casey’s program and more familiarity with teammates, the five-time All-Star can make analysts remember why he was once considered an MVP candidate.

Who starts at the wings?

Robinson, 24, who signed a two-year deal, is clear that he has reached the stage of his career where he is seeking a starting position.

Bullock, 27, is coming off a season where he established himself as a starter in this league and he was one the league’s best shooters. He is one of the best bargains in the league at $2.5 million and he will be a free agent next summer.

Luke Kennard, 22, had a solid rookie season – despite fan disgust that he was selected instead of Jazz star Donovan Mitchell in the 2017 NBA draft.